Pillars of the Chinese Community

Description

Singapore’s early colonial
period was marred by poor working conditions and social unrest. Fortunately,
three institutions stepped up to provide medical care, protection and support
to Chinese immigrants regardless of their dialect group. In this tour, learn
how the Former Thong Chai Medical Institution provided medical consultation and
herbal remedies to the poor for free, how Tan Si Chong Su mediated conflicts
within the Chinese community and provided education for children, and how the
former Chinese Protectorate looked out for the well-being of coolies and
prostitutes.